Snakes

  • Snakebite alert as cases rise during summer

    Paramedics have issued a warning after attending to 129 suspected snakebites across the state this summer.

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  • Snakes out and about

    Colac snake catcher Benny McNamara says he has been having “a very busy season” across the warmer months.

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  • Stay vigilant of snakes as weather heats up

    A local snake expert is warning Colac and district residents to be cautious of snakes as warmer weather approaches.

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  • Celebrating Snake Day

    A Colac snake catcher is reminding the community to protect and respect snakes this World Snake Day.

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  • Beware rising snake risks

    Colac’s leading paramedic is warning of an increase in snake activity across the district as the weather heats up and says it’s best to leave treatment to the experts.

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  • Be on the lookout for snakes in region

    Snakes are out in the Colac and district and residents should stay alert when walking and keep their distance from any snakes.

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  • Man calls for vigilance after snake bites dog

    A Colac resident is warning the community to be wary of snakes coming out of hibernation, after a snake bit his dog near Lake Colac’s foreshore.

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